CYP CBT Therapist

Job overview

We have an exciting opening for a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join us in Wirral Mental Health Support Team, Children and Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS). We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is passionate about improving the mental health of children and young people, and their families. The successful applicant will join our well-established team and work closely with our existing CBT Therapist to expand our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offer.

The Mental Health Support Teams are part of an exciting project funded by NHS England, Health Education England and partners, with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in Wirral Schools. Understanding the speciality of low intensity CBT informed practice within the context of MHST is essential. The main focus of Mental Health Support Teams are:

• To provide support and advice to school staff through consultation and training
• To provide evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild-moderate mental health difficulties on a 1-1 or group basis
• To support schools in their development of a Whole School Approach to Mental Health

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of evidence-based CBT interventions in schools for children and young people aged 5-18. They would be expected to hold a case load of young people presenting with moderate mental health difficulties, and moderate to high levels of complexity. The post holder may also co-facilitate CBT based parenting programmes.

The role will involve working closely with other senior clinical staff to enhance the quality and effectiveness of individual CBT informed interventions offered. They will support the development of staff through supervision, training and consultation, and support the application of CBT principles to clinical work.

The post-holder will be based at Joy, Birkenhead, and will also be expected to work in schools and other community venues across Wirral. Whilst we have funding for full time hours for this post, part-time hours might be considered.

It is hoped that the post-holder will be willing to undertake a postgraduate qualification in the supervision of low intensity CBT interventions.

We anticipate that there will be a high level of applications for this post, and so potential applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For further information and for informal discussion please contact: Steve Spence, Clinical Lead – Stephen.Spence@nhs.net

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.